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Introducing Tatler Talks: Education, the schools podcast that delves beneath the headlines and playground gossip by talking to our countries foremost headteachers, as well as educational and mental health experts. Listen in to hear Tatler's Education Editor, Tori Cadogan ask the experts the questions no parents would dare - with the first six podcasts available to download now.

In Episode 1 - Perfectionism:

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Is perfectionism a pejorative curse or a way of describing high achievers? Tori is joined by Lucy Elphinstone, Headmistress of Francis Holland School, Sloane Square and Dr Patrick Johnstone, Director of Learning and Practise at Place2Be, to discuss the 'curse of perfectionism' and how young people can be helped to overcome this.

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Glenalmond College

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In Episode 2 - Bursaries:

Are bursaries fee discounts for middle class families or transformational life changers? Our Education Editor, Tori Cadogan talks to Alex Hanratty, Deputy CEO at Royal Springboard Foundation and Ryan Bromilow, an ambassador and recipient of a Royal Springboard Bursary. Listen in to hear them discuss how students and schools are selected for bursaries, and Ryan's life-changing experience at boarding school.

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In Episode 3 - Sleep:

Low on the list of priorities for most teenagers, recent research has shown how essential getting enough sleep is for young peoples' mental health, academic attainment and growth. In this episode Tori is joined by Dr Richard Maloney, head of Uppingham School who is educating not only his boarders, but also his staff on the importance of sleep, and Nick Littlehales, the author and sleep coach who has helped elite sports stars from Manchester United and the Tour de France.

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St Leonards School

Read the St Leonards School review in the Tatler Schools Guide 2019

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In Episode 4 - Admissions:

Choosing your child's school is one of the hardest decisions for parents. In this podcast Tori Cadogan is joined by Phil Ward, Head of Thomas's Clapham and James Dahl, Deputy Head Pastoral and Second Master (elect) of Wellington College to help demystify the process. Struggling to choose between co-ed or single sex, day or boarding? All the answers are here in this invaluable insiders guide to the admissions process.

In Episode 5 - The Importance of Art:

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St George’s School For Girls

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Increasing sidelined in our exam focused education, is art actually more important than ever for young people? Recorded at the stunning Stowe School, this podcast explores how the decline in the uptake of creative subjects at GCSE and A level is having a negative impact on pupils' wellbeing and future career choices. Along with Dr Anthony Wallersteiner, art historian and head of Stowe School, and Eliza Bonham-Carter, the head of the Royal Academy Schools we discuss why it's essential to keep art at the heart of education.

In Episode 6 - Social Media:

Barely a day goes by without an outcry on social media's ill-effects, yet it's considered by many as a brilliant way to connect. Tori Cadogan is joined by psychologist and broadcaster Dr Linda Papadopoulos and Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge, the head of Heathfield School, to discuss the impact of social media on young peoples' wellbeing and mental health. Focusing on helping parents and schools create frameworks for safe use, this podcast also talks about the warning signs of when a problem may be developing and gives a salutary tale about impulse posting.